OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets
9 days ago
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- OpenAI may have to explain why it deleted controversial datasets 'Books 1' and 'Books 2'.
- The datasets were built using pirated books from a shadow library called Library Genesis (LibGen).
- OpenAI claims the datasets were deleted due to 'non-use,' but authors suspect other reasons.
- Authors allege OpenAI backtracked on its 'non-use' claim, raising suspicions about the deletion motives.
- A US judge ordered OpenAI to share internal communications about the datasets' deletion.